Microsoft Corp. announced on Thursday morning that it eliminated about 2,100 jobs in different business units and countries, according to a company spokesperson. There are 747 cuts in Washington state, including the Redmond campus.
The reductions are part of the overall 18,000 cuts in the next year announced on July 17.
“We will continue to go through this process in the most thoughtful manner possible, with the deepest respect for affected individuals and recognition of their service to the company. We will offer severance to all affected employees,” the spokesperson said.
Microsoft began reducing 13,000 positions in July.
In a memo to employees on July 17, chief executive officer Satya Nadella noted: “The first step to building the right organization for our ambitions is to realign our workforce.”
At that time, Microsoft’s work toward synergies and strategic alignment on Nokia Devices and Services (acquired by Microsoft on April 25) was expected to account for about 12,500 jobs, comprising both professional and factory workers. Microsoft expected the reduction plan to be fully completed by June 30, 2015.
“It’s important to note that while we are eliminating roles in some areas, we are adding roles in certain other strategic areas. My promise to you is that we will go through this process in the most thoughtful and transparent way possible,” Nadella wrote.
